Probiotics Have Little Effect On Marathon Runners
A Helsinki research team hoped that probiotics would limit colds and
gastrointestinal problems, both frequent complaints among hard-training
marathoners. However, their randomized, double-blind study of the
probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG had no effect on colds, and only a
modest effect on GI tract disturbances.Source: International Journal
Of Sports, Nutrition, And Exercise Metabolism. More

Glycerol Might Help With Hydration Of Marathoners, But Performance Improvement Less Clear
Since the early 1990s, a few elite American marathon runners have
reported improved races when they hydrated with a drink that included
glycerol. This was particularly true for hot races. This meta-analysis
reports that glycerol "significantly enhances fluid retention." However
the researchers found too little data on actual performance changes to
draw a performance conclusion. Source: International Journal Of
Sports, Nutrition, And Exercise Metabolism. More

Broccoli May Limit Skin Cancers
A group of doctors at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine
has found that consumption of broccoli and similar cruciferous
vegetables can prevent some skin cancers. A broccoli extract improved
potential skin cancers by 8 to 87 percent in volunteers. The extract
came from 3-day-old broccoli sprouts. Source: Proceedings Of The
National Academy Of Science USA. More

Pychnogenol Produces Anti-Inflammatory Effects Through COX Pathways
Like some common over the counter and prescription medications, the
supplement pychnogenol (from French maritime pine bark) produces an
anti inflammatory response by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 activity. This
response appeared within 30 minutes of taking the supplements. Source:
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. More